states' rights
Coverage of states' rights in the Nexus archive.
- States will shape America’s future as nation confronts a pivotal choice
The United States faces a pivotal choice between maintaining a powerful federal government under President Donald Trump or rebalancing power toward states. Experts warn federalism is fraying as states resist executive overreach through laws and policies. Trump has used federal resources to pressure states, while Democratic states are developing countermeasures.
- Democrats, Republicans alike focus on states’ rights as a way out of America’s political woes
Democrats and Republicans are emphasizing states' rights as a strategy to address political divisions, with Democrats opposing President Donald Trump's agenda and both parties seeking to shift more decision-making to state governments. Examples include California challenging federal National Guard deployment and Minnesota Democrats advocating for state oversight after a federal immigration operation. Bipartisan efforts aim to rebalance state-federal authority through groups like Utah's Federalism Commission.
- Michael Goodwin: Usual suspects wail about SCOTUS ruling upholding states’ rights to ban transgender athletes
The Supreme Court upheld states' rights to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls and women's sports, provoking reactions from the usual suspects.
- Supreme Court nods to reality in three huge final rulings
The Supreme Court allowed states to ban trans girls (biological boys) from participating in girls’ sports at publicly funded schools and colleges, framing the decision as a victory for states' rights and common sense.